Clinical Social Worker II

Recruitment for 2 vacancies at San Joaquin General Hospital; an eligible list will be established for future vacancies.

About the role

This is a full-time position responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients and their families, collaborating with medical staff, and acting as a liaison between the hospital, community agencies, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and relatives to collect and compile extensive social case histories for medical staff in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Participate in diagnostic and technical staff conferences with other disciplines to develop treatment plans; interpret recommendations to patients and families.
• Implement intensive social work treatment with individuals, families, and/or groups; collaborate with other professionals or agencies.
• Make pre-release evaluations; assess suitability of the patient’s post-discharge environment; assist in patient adjustment to new situations.
• Act as liaison among the patient, hospital, family, and community agencies; interpret patient needs and problems.
• Participate in training programs, including teaching social diagnosis and treatment methods to public and private agencies.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines regarding case histories, patient progress, and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain records; prepare reports; write correspondence.
• Participate in in-service training programs; attend seminars or coursework to develop and maintain professional skills.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• One year of post-MSW social casework experience.
• Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of social casework.
• Understanding of social and psychological aspects of physical and mental illnesses and modern treatment methods.
• Familiarity with social work placement methods and practices, and values/standards of other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, and agencies.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social casework records.
• Analytical skills to assess data and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to recognize and differentiate psychological and social problems within individuals.
• Skill in selecting appropriate interventions for patient problems.
• Ability to summarize and describe patient problems to other health professionals.

Pay

Approximate salary range: $7,415.11 - $9,013.11 per month.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier); dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan); no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP); no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10+ years: $10,000
  Additional term life insurance may be purchased at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937; visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less); $30,000 for individuals age 50 or older. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation:
  • 10 days per year up to 3 years of service
  • 15 days after 3 years
  • 20 days after 10 years
  • 23 days after 20 years
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation; eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance is at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for a step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each step of the salary range.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university programs ($800 per semester).
• Parking Supplemental: Up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and work in the Downtown Core Area.
• School Activities Leave: Up to 40 hours per year (maximum 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities.